A patient is being fed continuously through a nasogastric tube. According to unit policy, the nurse checks tube placement regularly. What method is most accurate?
A) Air insufflation and auscultation over the stomach
B) Inspection of tube aspirate for color and consistency
C) Measuring gastric pH after holding feeding 60 minutes
D) Obtaining a radiograph of the upper abdomen
D
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